The President

The President

Movie |

Philippines

  • Duration: 2h 45min
  • Award(s): MMFF 2012 (Won)
    FAP 2013 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Heneral Luna, The Trigonal: Fight for Justice
  • Story:
    The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite
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STORY

Story
The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite

AWARDS

Won
MMFF Award

Best Theme Song | 2012 | Jamir

Best Float | 2012

Best Musical Score | 2012 | Jessie

FAMAS Award

Best Actor | 2013 | Jorge

Best Picture | 2013

Best Supporting Actor | 2013 | Cesar

Best Director | 2013 | Mark

Star Award

Movie of the Year | 2013

Movie Director of the Year | 2013 | Mark

Movie Actor of the Year | 2013 | Jorge

FAP Award

Best Picture | 2013

Best Production Design | 2013 | Danny

Best Cinematography | 2013 | Carlo

Nominations
FAP Award

Best Editing | 2013

Best Director | 2013 | Mark

Golden Screen Award

Best Original Song | 2013

Best Musical Score | 2013 | Jessie

Best Production Design | 2013 | Danny

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Drama Musical or Comedy | 2013 | Cesar

Star Award

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | 2013 | Baron

FAMAS Award

Best Actress | 2013 | Cristine

MMFF Award

Best Film | 2012

TRIVIA

Trivia

Judy Ann Santos was initially offered to play Hilaria Del Rosario, but refused the role saying she couldn't relate to the character because she didn't know Hilaria personally.

Conceptualized as early as 1998.

Tikoy Aguiluz backed out of directing this film after a misunderstanding with Jorge Estregan over Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011).

Director Mark Meily once promised that he would never direct a historical film after working with the movie "Baler" which premiered in 2008.

It won several awards at the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, including: Second Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Cesar Montano), Youth Choice Award, Best Float, Best Sound, Best Musical Score (Jessie Lasaten), and Best Make-up.